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Nursing Department

What Makes Nazareth Unique?

  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary studies in the other Health Sciences fields offered at Nazareth, including Social Work, Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, and Gerontology.
    Professor and student working together

  • The LPN to BS program -- the only college in Rochester that offers a 1+3 BS program for Licensed Practical Nurses.

  • Full- or part-time employment opportunities through the Nursing Department's recruitment partnerships with area health institutions.

  • Special preparation for cultural competence using a transcultural nursing curricular framework.

More Reasons to Choose Nazareth:

  • A program of study for every student: four-year BS, RN to BS, LPN to BS, GNP MS, and Advanced Certificate programs (GNP and Nurse Educator).

  • College credit for past knowledge and life experience through transfer credits or validation examinations.

  • Flexible scheduling with day and evening classes, including all-day Tuesday and Wednesday undergraduate courses.

  • Advisers to help design an individualized program to fit specific interests, career goals, and time limitations.

  • Small classes with personal attention from doctorally-prepared faculty who know you by name.

  • Opportunities to study in concentration areas such as business, gerontology, multi-cultural studies, women's studies, health sciences, and others.

  • A liberal arts education geared to develop individual talents and foster personal and professional growth.

  • Preparation for future master's and doctoral study in nursing.